UEFU Is a 2-Part Adult Film Seeking to Destigmatize HIV
U Equals Fucking U, or UEFU, is a brand-new two-part adult film looking to destigmatize HIV through its support of the U=U concept (Undetectable = Untransmittable) and exploration of sex after a positive diagnosis. British film star Kayden Gray helms UEFU as both the lead and the writer of the movie.
“I decided to film a condomless project for two reasons,” says Kayden Gray in describing the film.
“Firstly, because although a lot of people are behind U=U in theory, when it comes to practice, many tip-toe around the idea and aren’t that comfortable with the thought of HIV-positive people having condomless sex. This trend applies even to some people working in porn (though admittedly mainly straight). I felt I needed to make a statement.
Secondly, it is no secret that people everywhere learn sexual behaviours from adult content; and while about half of the world still don’t have access to HIV meds, in recent years condoms have all but disappeared from porn. Being far more popular than condom porn, bareback offers an untapped world of opportunity to raise awareness and help people have better, safer sex — although I’m sure many conservative activists may be shaken by this idea. I want U Equals Fucking U to not only entertain and educate, but be an explicit celebration of equal opportunity to connect and enjoy sex regardless of status. After 40 years of stigma and fear, it really is time to introduce joy into the conversation.”
Officials from the National Institutes of Health say that the U=U concept has been established through overwhelming evidence, meaning that “people living with HIV who achieve and maintain an undetectable viral load — the amount of HIV in the blood — by taking and adhering to antiretroviral therapy (ART) as prescribed cannot sexually transmit the virus to others.” Therefore, undetectable equals untransmittable.
UEFU functions as both pornography and HIV advocacy, with Kayden Gray in his first-ever condomless sex scene with co-star Bishop Black.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 winner Bianca Del Rio also features in the film.
Part 1 of UEFU is available to watch for free on Kayden Gray’s JustForFans (head here), and look out for UEFU Part 2 next week.
